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American Meteorological Society

See notes for mission statement and significant activities.to advance the atmospheric and related sciences, technologies, applications, and services for the benefit of society.

Science & Technology Boston, MA EIN: 042103657 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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80
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About American Meteorological Society

The AMS is a global community committed to advancing weather, water, and climate science and service.

Founded
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
U030
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1959

Mission

See notes for mission statement and significant activities.to advance the atmospheric and related sciences, technologies, applications, and services for the benefit of society.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 82%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.56%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.82
Program$0.82
82% to programs beats the peer average (82%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, American Meteorological Society has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1958, it predates 88% of the science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 93% of the 3,150 science & technology charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It is one of the better-documented science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

American Meteorological Society is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Boston, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1958 and has been operating for 68 years. Its EIN is 042103657. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $18M in annual revenue. 137 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

American Meteorological Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 042103657. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

American Meteorological Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

American Meteorological Society is located in Boston, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1958 and has been active for 68 years.

Based on official tax filings, American Meteorological Society has $18M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for science & technology charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

American Meteorological Society is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $18M in annual revenue. The organization has 137 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for American Meteorological Society. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, American Meteorological Society holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The AMS is a global community committed to advancing weather, water, and climate science and service. American Meteorological Society is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1958.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $18M is comparable to the peer average of $15M.

Yes, donations to American Meteorological Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 042103657, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
82% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
93

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Brian P•••
Acting Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Local 3's Clay Smith earns Certified Broadcast Meteorologist seal from American Meteorological Society - Local 3 News
Jul 2026
www.local3news.com
American Meteorological Society awards distinguished professor national award - The Pennsylvania State University
Feb 2026
www.psu.edu
Chief Meteorologist Tyler Jankoski speaks at American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting - WPTZ
Jan 2026
www.mynbc5.com
American Meteorological Society announces new executive director - EurekAlert!
Jan 2026
www.eurekalert.org
Biden-era NOAA chief to head American Meteorological Society - E&E News by POLITICO
Dec 2025
www.eenews.net
American Meteorological Society announces Rick Spinrad as 2026 President-Elect - EurekAlert!
Dec 2025
www.eurekalert.org
American Meteorological Society honors CSU Atmospheric Science faculty - Colorado State University
Sep 2025
source.colostate.edu
Alum honored by American Meteorological Society - Millersville University
Sep 2025
blogs.millersville.edu
Emmanouil Anagnostou Named Fellow of the American Meteorological Society - UConn Today
Sep 2025
today.uconn.edu
University of Oklahoma NWC Community Receives 2026 American Meteorological Society Awards - The University of Oklahoma
Sep 2025
www.ou.edu
Form filed
$18.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$17.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$17.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$17.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$17.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Science & Technology this charity 7,612
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 137 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 137 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1958
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about American Meteorological Society

What is American Meteorological Society?
American Meteorological Society is a science & technology supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Boston, United States. The AMS is a global community committed to advancing weather, water, and climate science and service.    
When was American Meteorological Society founded?
American Meteorological Society was founded in 1958.
Who leads American Meteorological Society?
Brian Papa serves as Acting Executive Director.
Where is American Meteorological Society located?
Headquartered in Boston, MA, United States.
What is American Meteorological Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
Is American Meteorological Society trustworthy?
American Meteorological Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is American Meteorological Society's registration number?
IRS EIN: 042103657.
What is American Meteorological Society's website?
http://www.ametsoc.org